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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Chow ChowMedium
- Typical adult height
- Chow Chow46–56 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Chow Chow20–30 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Chow Chowup to 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Chow ChowModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Chow ChowUsually calm
- Grooming
- Chow ChowDaily
- Shedding
- Chow ChowTends to shed a lot
- Training
- Chow ChowCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Chow ChowTends to be quiet
Home life
- Home
- Chow ChowUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Chow ChowA secure garden is strongly advised
- Owner experience
- Chow ChowBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Chow ChowUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Chow ChowCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Chow ChowOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.